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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Butter Pecan Topping

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This easy pumpkin dump cake with butter pecan topping is a ridiculously simple fall dessert that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. With a soft, spiced pumpkin layer and a crunchy, buttery pecan topping, it’s the perfect treat for gatherings or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cloves)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (dry, not prepared)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or grease it lightly with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth and well combined, about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer. Do not stir it in.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the cake mix, distributing them somewhat evenly.
  6. Drizzle the melted butter slowly and evenly over the entire top. Do not stir it in.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly. The center should be set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let it cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t stir the layers—the magic of a dump cake is that they stay separate. Melt butter gently and let it cool slightly before drizzling. Let the cake rest for at least 15-20 minutes after baking to set properly. For extra crunch, double the pecans or add 1/4 cup rolled oats. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freezes well for up to 3 months.

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